Yow: I had no exposure to politics while in Kedah


Enthusiastic thumbs up: Yow gesturing during the online discourse session organised by Heya. (Zoom screengrab)

PETALING JAYA: Growing up in Alor Setar, Kedah, during her formative years, new mayor of a California city Jocelyn Yow never had any exposure to politics.

Whether it was at home or in school, no one spoke about it as it was considered a sensitive subject.

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